Gary Howey | Gary Howey's Outdoors

Those Nest Robbing, Hen Killing, Egg Stealing, Chick Eating Varmints

by Gary Howey | Dec 6, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

Years ago, my son Paul and I trapped together, even when there was abundant habitat; we did our best to eliminate as many predators as possible, hoping we were helping the area wildlife. Now, that we have a little habitat, we’re seeing more pheasants...

Before putting it Away

by Gary Howey | Nov 30, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

This has been one of those years, where I was on the water very few times; first, it was radiation treatments beginning in late spring through most of the summer, so my fishing was minimal. With the high water, it didn’t look like I missed...

Early Season Ice Fishing, Think Safety First.

by Gary Howey | Nov 26, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

It happens every year around the first of December, when people start calling the office asking about ice fishing and where they’re biting. With the cold temperatures that we’ve had over the last week or so, you’d think that there would be some pretty good ice being...

Ice Fishing just around the corner.

by Gary Howey | Nov 25, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

Today we have sunny skies 50 degrees, hard to believe it’s the end of November. Whats really hard to believe is tomorrow we have 6″ to 9″ of snow predicted with rain and ice possible. I like ice, for fishing, not on our roads and streets. I have...

Staying Warm & Dry

by Gary Howey | Nov 23, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

When hunting in the late fall and early winter, being comfortable; warm and dry is very important and this column will deal with just that. Each year, the clothing manufacturers come out with clothing that helps to make your trip into the outdoors...